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113TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 301 

Expressing support for designation of September 2013 as National Ovarian 

Cancer Awareness Month. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JULY 16, 2013 

Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. 

FITZPATRICK, and Mr. ISSA) submitted the following resolution; which 

was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for designation of September 2013 as 

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 

Whereas ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecologic 

cancers; 

Whereas ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer 

deaths among women in the United States; 

Whereas, in 2013, approximately 22,240 new cases of ovarian 

cancer will be diagnosed and 14,030 women will die of 

ovarian cancer in the United States; 

Whereas these are deaths of our mothers, sisters, daughters, 

family members, and community leaders; 


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Whereas the mortality rate for ovarian cancer has not significantly decreased since the ‘‘War on Cancer’’ was declared 

40 years ago; 

Whereas the relative 5-year survival rate is 44 percent, although survival rates vary depending on the stage of cancer at the time of diagnosis; 

Whereas the lack of a reliable early detection test means that 

approximately 75 percent of cases of ovarian cancer are 

detected at an advanced stage; 

Whereas all women are at risk for ovarian cancer, and 90 

percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer do not 

have a family history that puts them at a higher risk; 

Whereas some women, such as those with a family history of 

breast or ovarian cancer, are at a higher risk for ovarian 

cancer; 

Whereas the Pap test is sensitive and specific to the early detection of cervical cancer, but not ovarian cancer; 

Whereas there is currently no reliable early detection test for 

ovarian cancer; 

Whereas many people are unaware that the symptoms of 

ovarian cancer often include bloating, pelvic or abdominal 

pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, urinary 

symptoms, and several other symptoms that are easily 

confused with other diseases; 

Whereas awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer by 

women and health care providers can lead to a quicker 

diagnosis; 

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vide consistency in describing symptoms to make it easier 

for women to learn and remember the symptoms; 

Whereas there are factors that are known to reduce the risk 

for ovarian cancer and that play an important role in the 

prevention of the disease, such as prophylactic surgery, 

the use of oral contraceptives, and breastfeeding; 

Whereas each year during the month of September, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and its partner members 

hold a number of events to increase public awareness of 

ovarian cancer; and 

Whereas September 2013 should be designated as ‘‘National 

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month’’ to increase public 

awareness of ovarian cancer: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 

2 the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness 

3 Month. 

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